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AI Startup Challenge Finals - Where AI Headed & Rise Of One Person Unicorn
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| With Bryan Kim (Andreessen Horowitz), Olivia O'Sullivan (Forum Ventures), Jenny Fielding (Everywhere VC), Bob Peck (NY Angels), Bob Hammer (Hammer Ventures), Ben Shephard (Innovation Banking, CIBC), Jeff Witten (Founder, Sheer Health & CoinOut), Sheena Iyengar (Prof., Columbia Biz School). |
| CIBC, 300 Madison Ave |
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Apr 25 (Fri) , 2025 @ 02:00 PM
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The AI Startup Challenge: Future of Finance invites current graduate degree students at Columbia University, Cornell Tech, & Wharton to harness the transformative power of AI to create innovative solutions within the finance industry. Come hear the finalists pitch for prizes with live QA from an expert judging panel, including industry talks by Columbia Business School faculty. The evening will conclude with a networking reception with light refreshments.
AI Startup Challenge - Final Competition Time & Location
Friday, April 25, 2025, 2pm - 6:30pm
CIBC at 300 Madison Ave in NYC
General Admission $40; Students $20
Full Event Agenda
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Opening Keynote
Sheena Iyengar, S. T. Lee Professor of Business at Columbia Business School
2:25pm - 3:15pm
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session 1: Where is AI heading Next? - Moran Cerf, Adjunct Professor of Business at Columbia Business School
As AI becomes an instrumental part of our lives, many ask what the trajectory of development is & what are the likely critical developments of the coming decade. In this talk, he will highlight 3-4 innovations (namely, in neuroscience) that are likely to shape the coming decade of activity & offer a lens into a future where humans & machine are integrated.
Breakout Session 2: Entrepreneurship + AI & the Rise of the One Person Unicorn - Mattan Griffel, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business at Columbia Business School
AI is changing the game for entrepreneurs; from rapid prototyping to automating business processes, we might soon see the rise of the first 1 person $1B+ startup. In this talk, you'll learn the latest in AI tech for startups, best practices, & maybe even a new business idea or two.
3:20 - 5pm
AI Startup Challenge Final Pitches
Students will compete for three prizes:
1st Place $20k
2nd Place $10k
3rd Place $5k
Judges:
Jenny Fielding, Founding Partner, Everywhere VC
Bob Hammer '67, Founder, Hammer Ventures
Bryan Kim '13, Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
Olivia O'Sullivan, Partner & COO, Forum Ventures
Bob Peck '97, Investor, New York Angels
Ben Shephard, Executive Director & Market Lead, Innovation Banking, CIBC
Jeff Witten '15, Founder, Sheer Health & CoinOut
Winners to be announced the following week.
5pm - 6:30pm
Networking Reception
Join us to celebrate the final event of the competition & mingle with the local entrepreneurship community! Invitees include VCs & angels, startup coaches, educators, & of course - rising student founders & innovators in various disciplines from local universities.
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